# Pyto IDE vs BASIC

The clearest difference is price: Pyto IDE at Free against BASIC's $11.99. Pyto IDE also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (995 vs 17). BASIC's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pyto IDE is free to download; BASIC costs $11.99 up front. Pyto IDE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

BASIC holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyto IDE has 995 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Pyto IDE's written reviews are positive against 68% of BASIC's.

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, BASIC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyto IDE | BASIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $11.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069/reviews) | **[4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **995** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #108 |
| Size | 922 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Develobile S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212021727) | [Nikolay Denislamov](https://appshunter.io/developer/505796639) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyto IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #49 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a powerful integrated development environment for Python, C, and C++ on iOS devices. It includes a Python interpreter with extensive libraries, a C/C++ compiler, a terminal, and a code editor with advanced features like code completion and debugging.

**Highlights:** Python 3.10 Interpreter, C/C++ Compiler, Code Editor with Completion, Terminal with UNIX Commands, Graphical Interface Builder, Debugging Support, Shortcuts and Picture in Picture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lite Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Python development on iOS
- 👍 Supports many Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy
- 💡 Integrates well with Shortcuts and Apple Watch
- 👍 Paid version offers good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 👎 Confusing user interface and poor documentation
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription/trial
- 💰 Paid-only access to core functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to run scripts after a few executions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Paywall issues - app asking to repurchase after prior purchase

**Requested features**

- Improved code editor with better keyboard support
- Ability to read/write external files (CSV, TXT, etc.)
- Support for more Python libraries like Selenium, Tensorflow
- Longer trial period for new users


### BASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Create and publish your own applications directly on your iOS device using an extended BASIC programming language. Features include a rich interface, advanced graphics, sound capabilities, and hardware support.

**Highlights:** Create standalone apps for App Store, Rich user interface elements, Advanced graphics and animation, Comprehensive sound and music support, Hardware sensor integration, Networking and file management, Customizable IDE with documentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyto IDE free?

Pyto IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BASIC free?

BASIC costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pyto IDE or BASIC?

BASIC is rated higher. Pyto IDE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while BASIC averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do Pyto IDE or BASIC have ads?

Neither Pyto IDE nor BASIC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pyto IDE or BASIC?

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, and BASIC every 2 months. Most recently, Pyto IDE was updated on October 16, 2026 and BASIC on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pyto IDE or BASIC?

Pyto IDE currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and BASIC at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*